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Robertson, Gary Douglas â€“ 57, of Truro. It is with sadness that the family of Gary Robertson, announce his passing late on Monday November 15, 2010, after a brief, courageous, battle with cancer, at the Colchester Regional Hospital. Born in Truro, Gary ...

Gardner, John W. â€“ 67, Truro, passed away peacefully at the Colchester Regional Hospital November 13, 2010. Born in Yarmouth N.S., he was the son of the late Bertha Gardner (VanAmburg) and the late John Gardner. John is survived by his wife of 48 years ...

Ryan, Sherman Thomas â€“ 87, Truro and formerly of Glenmore, passed away November 12, 2010, in Colchester Regional Hospital, Truro. Born in Glenmore, he was a son of the late Thomas and Edna (Fleck) Ryan. For many years Sherman worked as a labourer w...

Ramsey, Catherine Florence (McKinney) â€“ 59, of Lower Truro passed away suddenly, November 14, 2010 in Saint John Regional Hospital, NB. Born in Saint John, NB, she was the eldest daughter of Stella (McKinney) Walker and the late William McKinney. Cath...

Smith, Vera Jean â€“ 76, Stewiacke, passed away on November 13, 2010, at the Mira Long Term Care Centre, Truro. Born May 12, 1934 in Stewiacke, she was the daughter of the late Jack and Lillian (Crawford) Callaghan. Vera lived and raised three children i...

Singer, Isabel Lois, 83, of Truro, passed away Friday, November 12, 2010 in The Mira Long Term Care Centre, Truro, with her family at her side. Born in Montrose, she was a daughter of the late Howard and Margaret (Creelman) Millen. Isabel worked at Truro...

Gibson, Karen Ann â€“ 65, Hilden, passed away on November 10, 2010 in Colchester Regional Hospital, Truro. Born in Truro, she was a daughter of the late Yuill and Greta (Carter) Moore. During the time her children were growing up, she had a hairdressing ...

BROWN, Anthony (Tony) Scott, 56, formerly of Truro, passed away on November 5 in Botwood, NL. Funeral services were held at Tonyâ€™s church, The Seventh-day Adventist Church in Botwood. Tony was the son of the late Grant and Eleanor (Hemeon) Brown. He ...

ROSS, Gordon Kirk - 68, of Truro formerly of Middle Musquodoboit passed away peacefully Tuesday, November 9th, 2010 at the Colchester Regional Hospital surrounded by family. Born in South Branch, he was the son of Elizabeth and the late Daniel Ross. He i...

Mingo, Edna May (Merchant), Truro, wife of the late Roy Mingo, passed peacefully into heaven on Monday, November 8, 2010, at the Colchester Regional Hospital Truro, surrounded by her loving family. Mom was born in St. Johnâ€™s, Nfld. in 1918 and settled i...

ROY, Claire Wilfred â€“ 76, Brookside, passed away peacefully Tuesday morning, November 9, 2010, at Colchester Regional Hospital, Truro. Born April 22, 1934, in Liverpool, Queens County, he was a son of the late Roland and Effie (Nelson) Roy. Claire was a...

ROBERTSON, Margaret Elaine, â€œPeggyâ€ nee Keizer, 64, of Truro, passed away Sunday November 7, 2010, at Colchester Regional Hospital surrounded by family. She was the daughter of the late Ross and Margaret Keizer. She was predeceased by her brothers,...

ADSHADE, Elmer Garfield "Junior" - Truro, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 6, 2010 in Colchester Regional Hospital at the age of 69. Born in Westchester, he was the oldest son of the late Elmer and Cyretha (Rushton) Adshade. Junior worked for...

Hines, John Henry â€œJackâ€, 72, Masstown, passed peacefully at home on November 6, 2010. Born in Wolfville, NS on May 20, 1938, Jack was the son of the late Austin and Mabel (Morine) Greene. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Gail (Clarke) Hines, ...

BROWN, Grace Elizabeth â€“ 81, Truro, passed away Thursday evening, November 4, 2010, at Williams Country Home, Hilden. Born November 5, 1928, in Lochaber, Antigonish County, she was the eldest child of the late William and Eva (Nichols) Brown. She lived ...

Robben, Janet Beatrice, 50, Lower Truro, passed away November 2nd at the Q.E. II Infirmary, Halifax. Born in Windsor, she was the daughter of Murray and Mary (Caldwell) Wile. Janet was an outgoing and giving person; a loving mother, wife, grandmother, sis...

CAUDLE, Jeanne Marie (Meagher), 68, Truro. It is with great sadness and sorrow that we, the family, announce the passing of our Mother. She passed away at her home in Truro on Oct. 31st, 2010. She was a former councilor of the Nova Scotia School for Girls...

Ralph Robert Stephen - 65, Truro, passed away suddenly Oct. 30, 2010 in the Colchester Regional Hospital, Truro. Born July 4, 1945, he grew up in Belmont. Anyone who knew Ralph will always remember what a story teller he was, his deep voice and how he l...

Whidden, Lillian Mary, 87, of Salmon River, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 2, 2010 in the Colchester Regional Hospital Truro. Born in The Falls, she was a daughter of the late George & Alice (Sutherland) MacKay. She was a former employee ...

August 18, 1924 - October 30, 2010 - Muriel, beloved sister, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother passed away peacefully at home on October 30, 2010 at the age of 86 years. Muriel was born on August 18, 1924 at the family home in Five Islands, Nova ...

MURIEL JOSEPHINE (DAVIS) CREELMAN August 18, 1924 - October 30, 2010 - Muriel, beloved sister, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother passed away peacefully at home on October 30, 2010 at the age of 86 years. Muriel was born on August 18, 1924 at the...

Ryan, Jean Mae - 79, Truro, passed away on October 29, 2010 in the Colchester Regional Hospital, Truro. Born in Massachusetts, she was a daughter of the late James and Henrietta Nickerson. Jean and her late husband Douglas were members of Hub Campers for...

Gary Adam Hollis Gary A. Hollis, 52, of Moncton, NB, with his family at his side, passed away peacefully at the Moncton Hospital on Friday, October 29, 2010 following a sudden illness. Born in Moncton, he was the son of Alton Hollis of Truro, NS and the...

Rushton, Harold Ivan, "Heddy", 76, of Debert, Colchester Co., passed away Wednesday, October 27, 2010 in Colchester Regional Hospital. Truro. Born in Lower Debert, he was a son of the late Burton and Kathleen (Selwah) Rushton. Harold was a carpenter for m...

Sorensen, Oscar Blanchard Eugene - 83, Truro, passed away October 27, 2010 in Vimy Court Nursing Home, Bible Hill. Born in Halifax on September 3, 1927, he was a son of the late Axel and Gurli (Abramson) Sorensen. He worked as an able seaman for S.I.U ...

Greene, John Michael "Mike", Hilden passed away suddenly October 27, 2010 at home. Born April 8, 1944 in New Glasgow, he was the eldest son of the late John and Florence (Schurman) Greene. Mike was a 25 year member of the Canadian Armed Forces. He enli...

Young, Thomas Joseph - 72, Halifax and formerly of Antigonish Landing, passed away peacefully October 26, 2010 in Maplestone Enhanced Care, Halifax. Born in Antigonish, he was a son of the late Tom and Sarah (Bernard) Young. He was employed with Stora in ...

Sullivan, Sharon Diana, 63, of Truro, passed away Monday, October 25, 2010 in Colchester Regional Hospital, Truro. Born in Truro, she was a daughter of the late Phyllis J. Sullivan. Sharon formerly worked for the CNR Passenger Train from Truro to Cape Bre...